Category: Case History Spotlight

December 29, 2023

Due to the strong solvent smell, hazards, and inadequate corrosion protection of the solvent-based paint they were using, a refrigerator coil manufacturer decided to switch to VpCI®-386. They kept this water-based paint in their dip tank, circulating the product to keep it mixed and covering the tank when not dipping the coils. As a result, the manufacturer was able to reduce their VOCs while also achieving superior corrosion protection.

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Keywords: Cortec, Case History Spotlight, refrigerator coils, dip tank maintenance, replacing solvent-based paint, water-based coatings for metal, water-based corrosion inhibitor coatings, corrosion protection, how to improve worker environments, reduce VOC

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October 31, 2023

A Croatian overpass needed corrosion protection and a better appearance. The concrete surface was therefore cleaned and dried before workers applied a solution of MCI®-2020 Powder by brush and left it to dry for two days. The final step was to apply MCI® Architectural Coating (tinted grey) for additional protection and an improved appearance in the natural landscape.

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October 26, 2023

A university in New York used a 30% calcium chloride brine solution in cooling systems at its ice arena. Unfortunately, the high chloride concentration was causing carbon steel components to corrode at a rapid rate. By adding M-605 PS to the brine solution at 0.5%, the university was able to reign in corrosion rates to an acceptable level. Due to the success of the additive, the ice arena continued using M-605 PS in its cooling system for ongoing corrosion protection.

Keywords: Case History Spotlight, corrosion control, ice arena corrosion, cooling system corrosion, lower corrosion rates in brine, university cooling system maintenance, Cortec, chiller system corrosion, corrosion inhibitor for brine

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